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How to Say "skeleton" in Spanish

The Spanish word forskeletonis armaduraB1 level.

English → SpanishB1
nounB1
of a building
A simplistic, geometric wooden framework forming the skeletal structure of a small house under construction.

Examples

La armadura de acero soporta todo el peso del puente.

The steel framework supports the entire weight of the bridge.

Necesitamos revisar la armadura del tejado antes de poner las tejas.

We need to check the roof truss before laying the tiles.

Metaphorical Extension

Think of this meaning as the 'armor' or protective skeleton that holds a building or object together, making it strong.

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